5 steps to make your grantmaking more efficient and equitable

This quick checklist helps you spot where your current workflows may be slowing you down and shows how AI and modern tools can help create a more transparent, equitable grantmaking experience.

Applications  

• Are you still using manual forms, email attachments, or PDFs? 
• Do applicants often call or email with questions about your process? 
• Is your application consistent with your funding priorities? 

👉 With Grantmaker, you can use pre-built application templates that guide applicants, reduce errors, and save staff time. 

Reviewer input  

• Are reviewer notes scattered across email, Word docs, or shared drives? 
• Do reviewers ever miss deadlines because the process is too complicated? 
• Is it hard to track who has completed their reviews? 

👉 Grantmaker organizes reviewer input in one place and uses AI to synthesize comments into clear recommendations. 

Decision-making

• Do board discussions drag on because everyone’s working from different versions? 
• Are you confident reviews and scoring are consistent across applicants? 
• Does your process actively minimize bias and ensure fairness? 

👉 Grantmaker’s AI-assisted scoring workflows align evaluations with your mission, reducing bias and helping your team make faster, more confident decisions. 

Discovery  

• Do you rely on the same “go-to” nonprofits every year? 
• How confident are you that you’re reaching new, aligned organizations? 
• Do you have time to vet new grantees properly? 

👉 Grantmaker’s smart matching tools surface nonprofits aligned with your goals from a network of 180,000+ vetted organizations, making equitable discovery effortless. 

Communication  

• Do applicants complain about long wait times or unclear updates? 
• Are your grant declines handled with care and consistency? 
• Is it easy for you to update applicants at every stage? 

👉 Grantmaker automates applicant communication, so nonprofits know where they stand and your organization builds trust through transparency. 

If you answered “yes” to even one of these challenges, Bonterra Grantmaker can help you save time, expand your reach, and build stronger relationships.